Aromatherapy for better sleep in older hospital patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether aromatherapy (using pleasant-smelling essential oils) can improve sleep quality in older women who are in the hospital and have trouble sleeping. If it works, it could offer a natural, drug-free way to sleep better during a hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- Woman aged 60 or older.
- Currently a patient in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University.
- Experiencing insomnia, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep.
- Able to communicate and follow instructions.
- Not allergic to essential oils.
- Have not taken sedative or sleeping pills in the past 2 weeks.
- Willing to participate and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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